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rejecter

rejecter

1 4.0
A person who refuses to accept an idea or plan
  • noun
  • /rɪˈdʒɛktər/
translation icon : rechazador
  • Some of these people seem like sincere doubters, and others seem like angry denialist rejecters.

And Kant is going to be one of the rejecters because he says it's not systematic.

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Examples

  • For instance, rejected helpers were more likely to attribute negative traits to the recipients and were less willing to continue to associate with the rejecter.

    Academic text (1994)
  • The reactions of lowered evaluation and attraction toward the rejecter can be seen as short-term analogs of depersonalization.

    Academic text (1994)
  • And Kant is going to be one of the rejecters because he says it's not systematic.

  • He nods back and takes your name down as a "bargain rejecter," and you are marked for life.

    Blog text (2)
  • So much for environmentalists generally being politically motivated rejecters of consensus science.

    Blog text (19)
  • It may be technically impossible for anyone, even social media rejecters and abstainers, to disconnect completely from social media and other digital social technologies.

    Blog text (7)
  • Unconfident buyers, infrequent rail travellers or people who are largely rail rejecters OK will need that degree of reassurance to get them over the line.

  • We may be tempted to point out to Jessica and her fellow text rejecters that, when they're text messaging, they are in fact writing and reading.

    Academic text (2012)
  • As a rejecter of unrealistic ideas, she insisted on practical solutions to the problem.

  • The politician was known as a rejecter of compromise, often dismissing any proposal that didn't align with his beliefs.

Synonyms

skeptic
vsrejecter
  • US
77 4.1

A person who often doubts accepted ideas and asks for proof

expresses refusal or disbelief rather than a habit of doubt or questioning
naysayer
vsrejecter
28 7.0

A person who often says that plans or ideas will not work

is about refusal or disbelief itself rather than just negative commentary
denier
vsrejecter
27 8.4

A person who refuses to believe clear evidence

is broader, covering general nonacceptance of beliefs or offers, not just calling things untrue
dissenter
vsrejecter
22 7.2

A person who disagrees with common ideas or with those in charge

is broader, covering any refusal or disbelief beyond formal nonconformity
objector
vsrejecter
15 5.1

A person who disagrees with a law or plan and says so

focuses on refusing acceptance or agreement rather than merely stating disapproval
denialist
vsrejecter
8 8.0

A person who refuses to accept well-known facts, often about science or history

is about general nonacceptance, but here focused on facts and science specifically
resister
vsrejecter
6 6.2

A person who opposes authority or control

concerns refusal to accept ideas or offers, not mainly standing against authority
opposer
vsrejecter
2 4.5

A person who speaks out against a plan or idea

is about not accepting beliefs or proposals rather than active physical resistance
refuser
vsrejecter
1 6.7

A person who does not do, accept, or agree to something

focuses more on not accepting beliefs or ideas rather than only actions
rejectionist
vsrejecter
1 7.9

A person who refuses to accept proposals or changes, often for political reasons

is broader, covering refusal of belief or agreement beyond proposals alone
rejector
vsrejecter
1 5.7

A person or machine that removes things judged unwanted

is the general term for turning away acceptance, agreement, or belief
decliner
vsrejecter
5.6

A person who says no to an invitation or offer

is similar but also covers disbelief or refusal to agree with ideas
negativist
vsrejecter
9.1

A person who always refuses requests and acts against suggestions

focuses more generally on not accepting beliefs or agreements rather than constant opposition
spurner
vsrejecter
9.9

Someone who rejects people or ideas with strong dislike

expresses refusal without the added contempt or scorn implied here
gainsayer
vsrejecter
  • Formal
9.9

A person who says no to an idea or decision

focuses more on refusal to accept rather than merely arguing or denying
abjurer
vsrejecter
  • Formal
9.9

A person who publicly gives up a belief, often under oath

is broader, covering any refusal, not only formal or sworn renunciation

Antonyms

817 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

acceptor
  • Specialized
1 7.4

An atom or molecule that takes electrons from another one

How Rejecting

denier
27 8.4
rejecter
1 4.0
skeptic
  • US
77 4.1
questioner
  • Formal
23 3.2

Surface Forms

rejecter singular
rejecters plural

Morphology

rejecter = reject (transparent) = reject + er

The agentive suffix '-er' added to the verb 'reject' yields a person who rejects; this is a straightforward, productive formation.

Etymology

The word rejecter comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and jacere 'to throw', and is related to common words like reject and eject. So a rejecter is someone who 'throws back' or refuses to accept something.